FCA
Sesame fined more than 15m for undermining
The UK’s most complained about advisory firm, Sesame, has been fined over £1.5m for setting up a pay-to-play scheme which promoted the company’s own commercial interests over those of its clients.
Barclays accused of betraying duties t
A Saudi businessmen is suing Barclays for $10bn in damages, claiming the company struck a secret settlement with the countrys government to further its own interests in the region.
Holborn IFA faces ban and 290k fine in UK
An IFA who is currently employed by Holborn Assets in the UAE is facing a ban and £290,344 fine in the UK, after the FCA found he “recklessly” recommended high-risk investment products to clients.
EEA accused of deliberately
EEA has been accused of deliberately withholding information after an action group discovered its troubled EEA Life Settlements fund is unlikely to repay outstanding portfolios.
Adviser fined 900k fine and industry
A former chairman of PFC International has had his licence revoked and been fined $900,000 for mis-selling the EEA Life Settlements Fund to clients.